'LANKFORD: […] Republicans four months ago would not give funding for Ukraine, Israel and for our southern border because we demanded changes in policy [...] and now a few months later, when we are finally at the end, they’re like, “Oh just kidding, I actually don’t want a change in law because it’s a presidential election year.” […]'
Oh come on Jim, you know perfectly well that for Trump Republicans, the border nonsense was just a smokescreen letting them get away with stopping aid to Ukraine without actually voting against it. Now they'll be praying earnestly for a Russian victory before November, so they can cackle about weak Joe Biden "losing Ukraine".
Trump bellowing that it shows how useless America's "NATO partners" are will just be the icing on the cake.
Dang! I hate it when the good people stab the bad people in the back. Especially when the good people are really just better bad people than the bad people.
During the Red Scare of 1919-1921, or so, foreign born Americans suspected of being disloyal were forced to hug and kiss the flag. Trump doesnt know American history, but he knows how to be a performance artist/entertainer and how to manipulate feelings of the disenchanted and alienated. He stole "America First" from the disgraced isolationist movement of the late thirties, then he stole Reagans "Make America Great again" slogan. Trump is a fraud who promises a return to "the good old days" which werent so good for a large swathe of Americans.
You know what it said to me when Trump hugged the flag? "I am mentally challenged." Seriously, it was the most idiotic thing I've seen a presidential candidate do. That anyone would see that as an act of patriotism and sincerity blows my mind.
They are drawn to mere displays and imagery of such rather than what it really means to be patriotic. It's why the FARQMAGA base are so easy to handle, they don't think much further than "it looks patriotic to me so it must be!"
Who the fuck is "voter Jim Vinup"? Is he someone who has extensive study and experience in flag humping and, as such, is qualified to expound on what makes that activity so patriotic? I will admit I have not studied such a field, but in my progressive, commie-indoctrinated mind, I find flag humping less patriotic (as in not at all), and massively disrespectful and repugnant. But that's just me.
Yes, forcing your mcDonald's-stained, greasy, body up against the flag, like a dog in heat, is just gross! The poor flag probably had to be burned aftterward.
"how many politicians have come out on stage and hugged the American flag? That really means something to me. "
This is the entire ballgame right here. They don't care about facts, truth, honor, decency or aptitude. They want a performance artist that will tell them what they want to hear, even if it makes no rational sense. They want a god/king who will punish everyone they don't like. They just want a hollow shell with a fraudulently jutting Stalin chin who'll pretend to be a great leader but otherwise is a blank slate they can project their own personal hopes, dreams, beliefs and bigotry on, just like they do with Jesus.
Should have followed up with "how many presidents have saluted a member of the North Korean military?", because the answer is THE SAME FUCKING GUY YOU FUCKING TURNIP!
I'm assuming that some adult in the Intelligence Community pulled the interpreter in from the Trump/Putin meeting where Trump took all her notes for a way serious debriefing the moment she stepped off the plane.
One of those small room, closed door, "I don't care if he said he'd fire you," kind of debriefings.
Simps like that empty headed fucker are the reason we can't have nice things! What a damned maroon to fall for that flag hugging traitor's fake-triot act. Geez. 🙄
"how many presidents, how many politicians have come out on stage and hugged the American flag?" I'm still not convinced PAB didn't mistake it for a Miss America pageant contestant.
Y'know, stuff like "Immigration has always been the lifeblood of America but we also need a system that works. I'm committed to dealing with anyone who wants to get to real solutions and Democrats in the Senate are backing a bipartsan approach. Unfortunately, some Republicans would rather have a crisis because it is better for them politically. Americans and future new Americans deserve better than that."
Seriously - most voters will never know more than "Democrats want an open border" if we don't get to them with facts.
Leaky brain pans like that moron Vinup demand that he be respected, that he not be called deplorable. Well, fuck him and any others who rode in with him with a rusty butter knife (of votes).
'LANKFORD: […] Republicans four months ago would not give funding for Ukraine, Israel and for our southern border because we demanded changes in policy [...] and now a few months later, when we are finally at the end, they’re like, “Oh just kidding, I actually don’t want a change in law because it’s a presidential election year.” […]'
Oh come on Jim, you know perfectly well that for Trump Republicans, the border nonsense was just a smokescreen letting them get away with stopping aid to Ukraine without actually voting against it. Now they'll be praying earnestly for a Russian victory before November, so they can cackle about weak Joe Biden "losing Ukraine".
Trump bellowing that it shows how useless America's "NATO partners" are will just be the icing on the cake.
TBH my day is made seeing rick scott as nazi scum rather than voldemort.
also, my day is made watching nazi scum melt for choosing the wrong cup.
shallow that way...
Dang! I hate it when the good people stab the bad people in the back. Especially when the good people are really just better bad people than the bad people.
It's like a breakdown in civility.
During the Red Scare of 1919-1921, or so, foreign born Americans suspected of being disloyal were forced to hug and kiss the flag. Trump doesnt know American history, but he knows how to be a performance artist/entertainer and how to manipulate feelings of the disenchanted and alienated. He stole "America First" from the disgraced isolationist movement of the late thirties, then he stole Reagans "Make America Great again" slogan. Trump is a fraud who promises a return to "the good old days" which werent so good for a large swathe of Americans.
That looked more like "Humping the flag" to me.
Ta, Michael. At least cartoon villains have personalities. Republican legislators, not so much. Traitors.
You know what it said to me when Trump hugged the flag? "I am mentally challenged." Seriously, it was the most idiotic thing I've seen a presidential candidate do. That anyone would see that as an act of patriotism and sincerity blows my mind.
Yes, in addition, it said "you suckers will believe anything!" to me.
They are drawn to mere displays and imagery of such rather than what it really means to be patriotic. It's why the FARQMAGA base are so easy to handle, they don't think much further than "it looks patriotic to me so it must be!"
Hugging the flag always seemed kind of creepy to me. The flag is not some prom queen you're trying to feel up. Give it some respect.
Who the fuck is "voter Jim Vinup"? Is he someone who has extensive study and experience in flag humping and, as such, is qualified to expound on what makes that activity so patriotic? I will admit I have not studied such a field, but in my progressive, commie-indoctrinated mind, I find flag humping less patriotic (as in not at all), and massively disrespectful and repugnant. But that's just me.
Yes, forcing your mcDonald's-stained, greasy, body up against the flag, like a dog in heat, is just gross! The poor flag probably had to be burned aftterward.
"how many politicians have come out on stage and hugged the American flag? That really means something to me. "
This is the entire ballgame right here. They don't care about facts, truth, honor, decency or aptitude. They want a performance artist that will tell them what they want to hear, even if it makes no rational sense. They want a god/king who will punish everyone they don't like. They just want a hollow shell with a fraudulently jutting Stalin chin who'll pretend to be a great leader but otherwise is a blank slate they can project their own personal hopes, dreams, beliefs and bigotry on, just like they do with Jesus.
🎯🎯🎯
Should have followed up with "how many presidents have saluted a member of the North Korean military?", because the answer is THE SAME FUCKING GUY YOU FUCKING TURNIP!
Turnip libelz! At least turnips are nutritious, these chuds are just dumb, fucking bags of skin.
At least Trump didn’t teabag Kim, it’s because he was saving that for Putin.
"In Russia, Putin teabag You!
Ummm… okay?
Not you, you. It's a joke.
Oh, thank goodness!
"Jokes invented by Yakov Smirnoff, involving the comparisons of things in the United States and the Soviet Union.
"In America, you drive car. In Soviet Russia, car drives you!"
"In America, you go to parties. In Soviet Russia, party goes to you!"
"In America, you watch television. In Soviet Russia, television watches you!"
I'm assuming that some adult in the Intelligence Community pulled the interpreter in from the Trump/Putin meeting where Trump took all her notes for a way serious debriefing the moment she stepped off the plane.
One of those small room, closed door, "I don't care if he said he'd fire you," kind of debriefings.
“How many — how many presidents, how many politicians have come out on stage and HUMPED the American flag?”
Only one that I can think of, you miserable dickhead.
Simps like that empty headed fucker are the reason we can't have nice things! What a damned maroon to fall for that flag hugging traitor's fake-triot act. Geez. 🙄
Faketriot. I like that.
Why thank you😎
"how many presidents, how many politicians have come out on stage and hugged the American flag?" I'm still not convinced PAB didn't mistake it for a Miss America pageant contestant.
He must have been so confused when he couldn't find something to grab.
"𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 — 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘨? 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦."
It means something to me, too. It means you're an easily impressed idiot.
Agree 100%. What a freakin tool.
Ads puhleeeze, Joe!
Y'know, stuff like "Immigration has always been the lifeblood of America but we also need a system that works. I'm committed to dealing with anyone who wants to get to real solutions and Democrats in the Senate are backing a bipartsan approach. Unfortunately, some Republicans would rather have a crisis because it is better for them politically. Americans and future new Americans deserve better than that."
Seriously - most voters will never know more than "Democrats want an open border" if we don't get to them with facts.
Leaky brain pans like that moron Vinup demand that he be respected, that he not be called deplorable. Well, fuck him and any others who rode in with him with a rusty butter knife (of votes).